“I am hoping he will not drop me!” Cole Palmer acknowledges hurling a bottle at Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge following Arsenal’s late equalizer.

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During Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, Cole Palmer inadvertently hit Mauricio Pochettino with a bottle while throwing it away. Palmer, who had opened the scoring from the penalty spot, was in the process of getting a drink when Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard scored the equalizer six minutes from time. Immediately realizing his mistake, the 21-year-old midfielder apologized to his manager and later joked about potentially being dropped from the team as a result.

Reflecting on his relationship with Pochettino, Palmer mentioned that they have a good rapport and he strives to demonstrate his abilities in training every day. He appreciates the faith the manager has shown in him and aims to repay it through hard work and dedication.

Palmer has made an impressive impact at Stamford Bridge since his £42.5 million ($52 million) transfer from Manchester City in the summer. With two goals and one assist in his first six Premier League appearances for Chelsea, the England U21 international has quickly become a regular player. He expressed his satisfaction with life at Chelsea, highlighting the positive atmosphere among the squad. Palmer is determined to continue contributing to the team’s success and aims to improve his performance with each passing day.

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WHAT NEXT? Chelsea are now preparing for another home fixture against Brentford on October 28, with Palmer in line to retain his place in Pochettino’s lineup after his strong display against Arsenal.